First, there may be significant heartfelt and active religion while humility is still sadly lacking.
Second, all external teaching and personal effort is ineffective to conquer pride or produce the meek and lowly heart.
Third, it is only by the indwelling of Christ in His divine humility that we become truly humble.
Murray, Andrew. Humility [Updated Edition]: The Beauty of Holiness . Aneko Press. Kindle Edition.
Matthew Chapter 5 - The Beatitudes
3 Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
4 Blessed are they who mourn, for they will be comforted.
5 Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the land.
6 Blessed are they who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be satisfied.
7 Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy.
8 Blessed are the clean of heart, for they will see God.
9 Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God.
10 Blessed are they who are persecuted for the sake of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
4 Blessed are they who mourn, for they will be comforted.
5 Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the land.
6 Blessed are they who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be satisfied.
7 Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy.
8 Blessed are the clean of heart, for they will see God.
9 Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God.
10 Blessed are they who are persecuted for the sake of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
Bible: New American Bible, Revised Edition 2011 (Kindle Locations 48997-49012). . Kindle Edition.
Lord, create in me a clean heart and make Your home there. Amen
No comments:
Post a Comment
Note: Only a member of this blog may post a comment.